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Astronomy - Earth as a Planet

Michel van Biezen via YouTube

Overview

Explore Earth's unique characteristics and its place in the solar system through this comprehensive video series. Delve into topics such as Earth's composition, including its liquid water distribution and internal structure. Examine the planet's heat sources, atmospheric properties, and geological processes like plate tectonics and continental drift. Investigate the formation of Pangea and the significance of the Ring of Fire. Learn about earthquakes and their relationship to Earth's interior, as well as the planet's density and atmospheric layers. Gain a deeper understanding of our home planet's role as a celestial body and its distinctive features that support life.

Syllabus

Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (1 of 22) Earth's Place in the Solar System
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (2 of 22) General Information
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (3 of 22) Liquid Water
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (4 of 22) Where is all the Water on Earth?
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (5 of 22) Where Does Earth get All Its Heat?
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (6 of 22) Solar Energy, Convection, Evaporation, ...
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (7 of 22) Earth's Interior
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (8 of 22) Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (9 of 22) Pangea
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (10 of 22) Where and What is The Ring of Fire?
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (11 of 22) Earthquakes and Earth's Interior
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (12 of 22) Earth's Density
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (13 of 22) Earth's Atmosphere: 1
Astronomy - Ch. 9: Earth as a Planet (14 of 22) Earth's Atmosphere: 2***
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Michel van Biezen

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